Atmosphere in Watercolour

8-Class Online Watercolour Series with Inna Nagaytseva
Discover how to create watercolour paintings filled with light, depth, mood, and atmosphere.
In this 8-class online series, we will explore how atmosphere can completely transform a painting. Through a variety of subjects and techniques, you’ll learn how to capture mist, dramatic skies, changing light, rain, reflections, distant landscapes, and the subtle effects that give watercolour its unique sense of emotion and movement.
Each class includes a live step-by-step demonstration and explanation of the techniques I use in my own work. We will focus not only on what to paint, but on how to simplify a scene, choose values and colours, control soft and hard edges, and create a convincing sense of light and distance.

What We Will Explore

Atmospheric perspective and creating depth
Mist, fog and soft edges
Dramatic skies and clouds
Rain and reflections
Light and shadow
Atmospheric seascapes and landscapes
Colour temperature and mood
Loose and expressive watercolour techniques

No Previous Experience Required

No previous watercolour skills are required to join this series. Each painting will be demonstrated step by step, making the course suitable for complete beginners.
More experienced painters are also welcome and will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of atmosphere, light, colour and expressive watercolour techniques.

Schedule

Wednesdays: September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026
Saturdays: September 5, 12 & 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Calgary time
Location: Online via Zoom
Number of classes: 8
Course fee: $200 CAD

Live Classes + Recordings

All classes are taught live on Zoom. Recordings will also be available, so you can participate even if you cannot attend every class live or would like to watch the demonstration again at your own pace.
Registered students will receive access to the online platform, materials list, Zoom links, reference images, and course information by email.

Join Me This September

This series is about going beyond simply copying a reference photo and learning how to create a feeling in your paintings.
If you love expressive watercolour, beautiful light, dramatic skies and atmospheric landscapes, I would be very happy to have you join me for Atmosphere in Watercolour

Inna Nagaytseva is a watercolor landscape artist specializing in marine themes. She began painting eight years ago and is now a Brand Ambassador for Silver Brush and the owner of an art studio in downtown Calgary.

Her work captures the beauty of coastal landscapes, marine life, and the ever-changing moods of the ocean. Inspired by the vastness of the sea, she conveys the rhythm of waves, the glow of sunsets, and the quiet mystery of the underwater world.

Inna’s paintings often feature yachts, sailing journeys, and lighthouses — symbols of exploration and hope. She also finds inspiration in serene lakes, mountain reflections, and open skies, blending marine and landscape themes in her signature expressive style.

With over five years of teaching experience, Inna is passionate about sharing her love for watercolor and helping students discover the joy and freedom of painting.

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